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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 01 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Obama warns Russia over possible military intervention in Ukraine United States president Barack Obama has issued a warning to Russia that "there will be costs" for any military intervention in neighbouring Ukraine. Acting Ukrainian president Oleksander Turchinov has accused Russia of deploying troops to Crimea in an attempt to provoke conflict and urged Russian president Vladimir Putin to stop "provocations". The comments follow the new interim government's claims Russian forces staged an "armed invasion" in the Crimea region, blocking a military air base and entering an airport on the Black Sea peninsula. Mr Obama told reporters in Washington he was "deeply concerned" by reports of Russian military movements inside Ukraine. "The United States will stand with the international community in affirming that there will be costs for any military intervention in Ukraine," he said. More » Video emerges of aftermath of deadly violence at Manus Island detention Vic truck driver charged after crash kills four The Saturday Paper hits news stands Philip Seymour Hoffman died of accidental overdose AFP reveals use of drones to solve major crimes Mardi Gras to send political message to Putin More Analysis » Conflict of interest claims get lost in the noise The sickening events on Manus Island were never going to be adequately prosecuted by the Opposition considering its own role in that policy. But Stephen Conroy's inopportune stoush with the military did sink Labor's opportunity to further pursue Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash over conflict of interest allegations. The Minister now accepts she knew all about the links her chief of staff had with the junk food industry. Yet she told the Senate on February 11 that there were no links. That contradiction still hasn't been explained. More » It's WWI that has the lessons for our time Want to send a message? Why not sink the boats? Cost-cutting crusade ignores health savings Small government can equal big problems Victoria a true leader in mental health reform Duopoly shouldn't be a four-letter word Lowering emissions costs less than you might think Where is the alternative to Manus Island cruelty? We want Qantas to still call Australia home Just In More Just In » Qantas chairman backs embattled CEO Alan Joyce By Simon Cullen The chairman of Qantas says he strongly supports chief executive Alan Joyce despite the airline's record $235 million half-year loss. More » NZ rail operator halts 40 trains after asbestos discovery Morwell residents leave town as mine fire continues to burn Parade marks end of Australia's active involvement in Afghanistan Alleged drug dealer arrested ahead of music festival Native American Choctaw Nation fights to revive culture Philip Seymour Hoffman died of accidental overdose Video emerges of aftermath of deadly violence at Manus Island detention Two teenagers charged over police chase Mardi Gras to send political message to Putin World More World » NZ rail operator halts 40 trains after asbestos discovery By New Zealand correspondent Dominique Schwartz New Zealand's national rail operator has pulled 40 of its newest locomotives from service after discovering they contain asbestos. More » Native American Choctaw Nation fights to revive culture Philip Seymour Hoffman died of accidental overdose Cyclone warning in place for Tonga Obama warns Russia over possible military intervention in Ukraine Court rules accused Auschwitz guard, 94, unfit to stand trial Business More Business » Virgin deep in the red as Qantas battle bleeds both airlines By business reporter Michael Janda The capacity war that is wounding Qantas is also bleeding its other protagonist Virgin Australia. The airline posted an $84 million loss to match its rival's $235 million loss yesterday. Virgin Australia boss John Borghetti has, like his counterpart at Qantas, blamed the loss mainly on a capacity war being waged by both airlines against each other. Analysts say, unless there is a circuit breaker, the battle will continued until one airline is forced to flinch under the pinch of falling fares, empty planes and rising costs. More » Qantas boss meets unions over job cuts Qantas chief Alan Joyce vows to stay on despite losses, job cuts Ferguson labelled a 'traitor' over Fair Work comments Woolworths posts strong first-half profit growth Qantas, Virgin regain lost ground in flat session on local share market Politics More Politics » Video emerges of aftermath of deadly violence at Manus Island detention By Simon Cullen New video has emerged showing part of the aftermath of last week's deadly violence at the Manus Island detention centre. More » Tensions rise in Crimea as Ukraine's Yanukovych vows to fight on Spy agencies stole webcam images from Yahoo users: report Struggling regional carriers call for government assistance RailCorp manager's daughter lied for more than $1m, ICAC told Sport More Sport » Rebels roll Cheetahs in bonus-point win The Melbourne Rebels ran five tries past the Cheetahs in their 35-14 victory over the Cheetahs on Friday night. More » Roar hammer Glory at the death Meares bows out in sprint quarter-finals at world champs Watson shaping as key in series decider Swann brands Pietersen 'childish' after Prior row Federer floors Djokovic in Dubai semis Science and Technology More Science and Technology » AFP reveals use of drones to solve major crimes By Andrew Greene The Australian Federal Police has told a federal parliamentary inquiry that drones are among the latest tools it is using in major crime investigations. More » Archaeologists recreate Roman gladiator school Qld scientists hope to turn China's red bayberry into Aussie favourite Researchers use sensors to develop new car crash avoidance systems NBN Co to launch trial of alternative broadband network Environment More Environment » Australia must triple carbon emissions reduction target: report By Alexandra Kirk Australia must triple its carbon emissions reduction target for the nation to have "credible response" to the task of containing the rise in global temperatures, a report from Australia's Climate Change Authority recommends. More » China smog drives face-masks out of stock Morwell residents consider class action as mine fire burns Beijing smog prompts WHO to declare crisis No reliable link between wind farms and health problems, NHMRC says About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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